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A student observes that an element is shiny, bends easily, and can conduct electricity. What type of element is the student most likely observing? Gas Metal Metalloid Nonmetal

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The answer is most likely metal.

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Answer:

metal

Step-by-step explanation:

In a metal bond the electrons are delocalized and shared by the metal ions. No electron is localized to a particular metal ion. The delocalized electrons give metals its unique properties such as ductility, malleability and more. Metal bond is different from either covalent bond where electrons are mutually shared by nonmetals or ionic bond where there is .complete transfer of electrons from the metal to the nonmetal.

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